Southport firm helps Liverpool Royal University Hospital go green

SOUTHPORT lighting firm Morgan Hope has helped Liverpool‘s Royal University Hospital become more eco-friendly.

The Crowland Street firm has installed the latest lighting technology in the hospital, to help reduce the building’s carbon footprint and cut energy costs for lighting by up to 90%.

Morgan Hope has started the first phase of work installing almost 700 bespoke lights – which switch to a ‘hibernation’ state when no-one is there – through the building.

Sales director John Murray said: “Traditional switch start fluorescent lighting is what we typically find in older buildings but it is very wasteful in terms of energy. The existing lights in the hospital use more than 100 watts of power per light fitting.

“Many of the lights in the corridors and wards have to be left on 24/7 for health and safety reasons, increasing the cost of lighting for the building.”

The new lights are far more economical, with each fitting only needing 56 watts of power.

When the light detects movement in the area it gives 100% output but once the space is empty for longer than five minutes the lights dim to 50% output, then to a hibernation state of 10% output after a further 2.5 minutes. The hospital will save around £44,000 every year.

Andy Johnson, Sustainability & Energy Manager at the hospital, said: “The new system has helped to improve the patient environment and feedback from staff has been positive, particularly night staff.

“They have found the dimmable system a real benefit in ensuring patients are not disturbed by bright lights during the night.”